Three confirmed for UWA board of trustees

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May 4, 2012 at 12:01 AM

The state Senate on Thursday confirmed three nominees to the University of West Alabama board of trustees to terms ending Dec. 27, 2017.

The state Senate on Thursday confirmed three nominees to the University of West Alabama board of trustees to terms ending Dec. 27, 2017.The Senate confirmed gubernatorial appointees Randall Hillman of Alabaster, Jerry Smith of Auburn and Victor Vernon of Montgomery. Hillman was reappointed.The Senate previously confirmed reappointed trustee Thed Spree of Boligee.Smith is in an at-large seat, Hillman represents the 6th Congressional District, and Vernon represents the 2nd Congressional District.Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, urged Gov. Robert Bentley to appoint more blacks to boards.“I think Victor will be a good addition,” Singleton said. “ Victor is an African-American replacing another African-American. We expect more African-Americans on this board.”

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